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The Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry provides food, fuel, clothing, housing and other emergency assistance to those who live in the Northwest section of Philadelphia. The Crisis Ministry is also a referral source, which provides accurate information to help connect clients to available resources.

GACM Provides:Food Cupboard - packages of perishable and non-perishable items as often as every 30 days

Energy Assistance - as a Neighborhood Energy Center (NEC), the Crisis Ministry provides a comprehensive approach to energy and related problems for all low and moderate income consumers living in Philadelphia. GACM is also a Utility Emergency Service Fund (UESF) intake site.

Financial Assistance - last resort grants to eligible residents who are experiencing a resolvable crisis

The Benefit Bank - a program that connects all individuals with low or moderate incomes to tax credits and public benefits